Marvel’s Eternals streaming release date unveiled for January on Disney+

Today, Disney+ announced that Marvel Studios’ Eternals will start streaming exclusively on Disney+ on January 12, 2022. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest team of superheroes has led theater audiences on an exciting journey spanning thousands of years, and now the Eternals are bringing all of that signature MCU action, spectacle, and thrill to Disney+. The Eternals streaming release is presented in IMAX Enhanced format, giving fans an expanded aspect ratio for a more immersive viewing experience.

Marvel Studios’ Eternals follows a group of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called the Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again.

The mesmerizing ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lia McHugh as the eternally young, old-soul Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgamesh, with Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, with Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, and Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena.

Despite having plenty of big moments and comic-book-style action, Eternals hit me as more of a character-driven drama with superhero antics peppered throughout. It’s a deep and emotional film about the pressure of being saviors and answering the call when humanity is at a crossroads. It’s far more picturesque than most MCU films, too, no doubt thanks to the on-location filming and creative eye of the film’s director, Chloé Zhao.

If you skipped seeing this film in theaters, you are not going to want to miss out on the Eternals streaming release.